Become a travel agent just for yourself to get deals
Can I get better deals, free upgrades for myself if I become a travel agent?
What I mean is, will becoming a registered agent automatically grant me access to deals, upgrades, good deals on car rentals etc etc. or do I need to actually provide these hotels and airlines with some client business before asking for deals?
Best Answer
The short answer - Not really. Good perks come with sales.
Travel agents qualify for discounts on a number of items, like flights, cruises, hotels. But these discounts are usually applied to full fares or rack rates, so with the discount their cost is often the same as the discounted internet rate you and I get. The only difference is with their discount deal, they aren't stuck with all the non-refundable, non-changeable restrictions we may get.
Once an agent starts producing, then the suppliers start providing them with real perks, free stuff, etc. And the more you sell, the better the perks.
There are a lot of travel agent card mills that talk a good story about all the deals you get armed with your official Travel Agent ID, but in the long run it is not a good as the pitch.
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Do travel agents get discounts on their own travel?
In truth, most of the time, travel agents don't get free travel although they sometimes get discounts or a chance to keep the commission they would get on their own travel plans.How do travel agents get deals?
They obtain much of their information from the same sources as the booking sites we use. Additionally, they receive daily deals via e-mails and faxes that cannot always be found on the Internet. Travel agents also can make phone calls and have direct communication with resorts and hotels to bargain for better deals.Is it hard to get clients as a travel agent?
Because you're up against modern-day online booking websites, as an independent travel agent, it's critical to attract new clients by showcasing the value of the services you offer. You provide so much more to clients than any website can, you just have to put some effort into showing them how.How do I market myself as a travel agent?
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